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Ehrlich-Böhme reagent

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Reagent for the demonstration of formation of indol by bacteria. Paradimetylaminobenzaldehyd 1 g, alkohol 95 ml, konsentrert saltsyre 20 ml. Anvendes til indolpåvisning.

Bibliography

  • A. Böhme:
    Die Anwendung der EHRLICH’ Indolreaktion für bakteriologische Zwecke.
    Zentralblatt für Bakteriologie, Parasitenkunde, Infektionskrankheiten und Hygiene, 1906, I. Orig, 129-133.

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